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Wild Galápagos Escape 8 Day Adventure

Wild Galápagos Escape 8 Day Adventure

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Explore Darwin’s islands in one action-filled week aboard our new National Geographic Islander ll. Witness the iconic wildlife that sparked the theory of evolution by natural selection, snorkel pristine waters teeming with sea lions and sea turtles, and hike black-sand beaches and lush highlands. As with our classic, 10-day expeditions, honed over more than 50 years, each voyage is crafted to offer a diverse perspective of the archipelago with multiple adventures daily on land and undersea.

Trip Name
Wild Galápagos Escape 8 Day Adventure
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition Length: 49 metres Passenger Capacity: 48 guests (in 26 cabins) Lindblad Expeditions is thrilled to welcome the new, all-suite National Geographic Islander II to our fleet in August 2022. Sleek and elegant, she will sail year-round in the Galápagos Islands and elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. A best-in-class expedition vessel that feels like a private yacht, National Geographic Islander II is a spacious all-suite ship. With only 26 suites and accommodating just 48 guests, she sails with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio. Special features include teak decks, indoor-outdoor dining options, an impressive observation deck, and new amenities like a climate-controlled Marina and a high-tech Science Hub. The new, all-suite National Geographic Islander II provides an authentic sense of place, drawing on our decades of partnering with local communities and conservation groups. Contributing to the fully immersive Ecuadorian experience on board are Ecuadorian staff and locally sourced and sustainable farm-to-table and ocean-to-table culinary ingredients, as well as artisan spa elements and handcrafted textiles, art, and décor all regionally created. All-Suite Accommodations 18 Suites, 4 Solo suites, and 4 Islander Suites accommodating just 48 guests—all with large windows, convertible king/twin beds with 600-thread count bedding, ample closets, sofa, and marble double-sink bathrooms with a collection of organic amenities crafted exclusively for Lindblad Expeditions. In addition, a stocked mini-bar can be customized to guests’ preferences, and there’s in-room coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. Indoor-Outdoor Dining Fresh, locally sourced, and sustainable farm-to-table cuisine representing all the regions of the country is developed in partnership with Ecuadorian chefs. Plant-based options are available as well and cocktails and mocktails are crafted with ingredients from the islands.  Enjoy meals in the expanded al fresco Patio Café, sophisticated Yacht Club Restaurant on the Promenade Deck, or Grill on the Observation Deck, where there’s also a bar and ample seating to host events. Here, guests gather for wine tastings, chocolate tastings, and Bubble-Qs—BBQs made extra celebratory with Champagne. The convenient 24-hour beverage and snack stations in the Bar and Library are other welcome amenities.  The Cove The newly reimagined Cove is a gathering spot for pre-dinner Recaps, camaraderie with like-minded travelers, and craft cocktails. Four flat-screen TVs are part of a state-of-the-art communications system for engaging and informative audiovisual presentations. A forward-facing viewing platform invites you to step outside to take in the beauty of the islands. Science Hub Outfitted with scientific equipment, the exciting new Science Hub continues the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic legacy of supporting conservation and research. Equipped for underway oceanography, interactive video presentations, and an enhanced photo experience, the Science Hub is also a place for young guests in the National Geographic Global Explorers Program to experience hands-on learning. Expedition Tools National Geographic Islander II carries a fleet of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, a glass-bottom Zodiac, an expanded flotilla of versatile Zodiac boats, complete snorkel gear for adults and children, video microscope, Science Hub, and remote ocean view cameras. The newly refitted teak-appointed marina is spacious and climate-controlled, designed for guests to comfortably get in and out of expedition gear. Expanded Expedition Staff The Expedition Team, led by a veteran Expedition Leader, includes a five Naturalists, Undersea Specialist, Certified Photo Instructor, and Certified Field Educators who run our exclusive National Geographic Global Explorers Program for kids and teens. Public Spaces The ship’s public spaces enhance the connection to the islands. Guests will find an open Bridge, surrounding teak decks, and a forward-viewing area. Two dining areas accommodate all guests in a single seating. The Cove, which has a bar, is the setting for daily Recaps. Other ship features include a Reception area with glass doors that lead to an open teak Viewing Deck, a Plunge Pool, a Chart Room, the Global Gallery, Library, Marina, Swim Platform, and Zodiac boarding area.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 Guayaquil, Ecuador
 Upon arrival in Guayaquil, Ecuador, transfer to the 44-room Hotel del Parque, a tranquil haven surrounded by lush gardens set in a lovingly restored 19th-century building. Most flights arrive in the late evening. Choose to arrive early for an optional extra night to rest, relax, and prepare for your voyage. Or opt for the full-day excursion from Guayaquil to Hacienda La Danesa. Ask your expedition specialist about options, including flying into Quito, Ecuador's capital, instead of Guayaquil.Arrival Time: Anytime.Arrival City: Guayaquil or Quito, Ecuador
Day 2 - DAY 2 Guayaquil / Galápagos Islands / Embark Ship
 Fly to Baltra in the center of Galápagos, a little world unto itself in the Tropical Pacific. We are welcomed by our naturalist staff and start exploring the islands.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - DAYS 3-6 Galápagos Islands
 Listed below is a sample of islands we may visit during our expedition. Our expeditions begin and end at Baltra and include visits to Isla Santa Cruz and a careful selection of diverse islands. No two days are alike. Each of our itineraries offers an optimal balance of wildlife, landscapes, and experiences. All ship itineraries are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.North Seymour: Look for nesting frigatebirds, plus land and marine iguanas, and enjoy a beautiful coastal walk.Santa Cruz: Head to the lush, green highlands to look for giant tortoises roaming in the wild.Isabela: Toast crossing the Equator at Volcán Ecuador, northernmost of Isabela’s six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye open for whales and dolphins as we ply these nutrient-rich waters, once the haunt of whalers and pirates.Fernandina: One of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, Fernandina is the youngest and most pristine island in Galápagos—and home to the strange flightless cormorant and the largest marine iguanas.San Cristóbal: Search for red-footed boobies and the endemic mockingbird and lava lizard—found only on this easternmost island.Española: Located in the extreme southeast of the archipelago, this island is home to swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, Nazca boobies, and seasonally, the world’s only population of waved albatrosses at Punta Suárez.Floreana: Follow a trail past a rose pink-tinted lagoon frequented by flamingos. Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish, or cruise along Champion Islet by Zodiac. Visit the famous wooden barrel at Post Office Bay, and learn about its unusual postal system.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - DAY 7 Galápagos Islands / Disembark Ship / Guayaquil
 Return by air to Guayaquil, where we transfer to the Hotel del Parque—or continue to Quito for an optional three-night extension. You may be able to take advantage of overnight flights. Ask your Expedition Specialist for details.Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 - DAY 8 Guayaquil
 Stay and linger in Guayaquil or return home today.Departure Time: Anytime on day 8, or after 7:00 p.m. local time on day 7.Departure City: Guayaquil or Quito, Ecuador
Day 6 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

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02-01-202509-01-2025AUD $18,120Category SU
02-01-202509-01-2025AUD $24,456Category SO
02-01-202509-01-2025AUD $25,266Category IS
11-01-202518-01-2025AUD $12,895Category SU
11-01-202518-01-2025AUD $17,402Category SO
11-01-202518-01-2025AUD $23,970Category IS
16-01-202523-01-2025AUD $17,193Category SU
16-01-202523-01-2025AUD $22,344Category SO
16-01-202523-01-2025AUD $23,970Category IS
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25-01-202501-02-2025AUD $23,024Category IS
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30-01-202506-02-2025AUD $12,633Category SU
30-01-202506-02-2025AUD $16,420Category SO
30-01-202506-02-2025AUD $23,486Category IS
08-02-202515-02-2025AUD $13,316Category SU
08-02-202515-02-2025AUD $17,971Category SO
08-02-202515-02-2025AUD $0Category IS
13-02-202520-02-2025AUD $13,034Category SU
13-02-202520-02-2025AUD $17,592Category SO
13-02-202520-02-2025AUD $24,229Category IS
22-02-202501-03-2025AUD $12,244Category SU
22-02-202501-03-2025AUD $0Category IS
22-02-202501-03-2025AUD $0Category SO
27-02-202506-03-2025AUD $12,244Category SU
27-02-202506-03-2025AUD $15,913Category SO
27-02-202506-03-2025AUD $22,771Category IS
08-03-202515-03-2025AUD $12,244Category SU
08-03-202515-03-2025AUD $15,913Category SO
08-03-202515-03-2025AUD $22,771Category IS
13-03-202520-03-2025AUD $17,111Category SU
13-03-202520-03-2025AUD $23,094Category SO
13-03-202520-03-2025AUD $23,853Category IS
22-03-202529-03-2025AUD $16,326Category SU
22-03-202529-03-2025AUD $21,217Category SO
22-03-202529-03-2025AUD $22,771Category IS
27-03-202503-04-2025AUD $17,754Category SU
27-03-202503-04-2025AUD $23,074Category SO
27-03-202503-04-2025AUD $24,756Category IS
05-04-202512-04-2025AUD $16,326Category SU
05-04-202512-04-2025AUD $21,217Category SO
05-04-202512-04-2025AUD $22,771Category IS
10-04-202517-04-2025AUD $17,379Category SU
10-04-202517-04-2025AUD $22,587Category SO
10-04-202517-04-2025AUD $24,229Category IS
24-04-202501-05-2025AUD $16,253Category SU
24-04-202501-05-2025AUD $21,123Category SO
24-04-202501-05-2025AUD $22,656Category IS
03-05-202510-05-2025AUD $14,861Category SU
03-05-202510-05-2025AUD $19,313Category SO
03-05-202510-05-2025AUD $21,111Category IS
08-05-202515-05-2025AUD $14,861Category SU
08-05-202515-05-2025AUD $19,313Category SO
08-05-202515-05-2025AUD $21,111Category IS
17-05-202524-05-2025AUD $15,583Category SU
17-05-202524-05-2025AUD $20,251Category SO
17-05-202524-05-2025AUD $21,719Category IS
22-05-202529-05-2025AUD $15,006Category SU
22-05-202529-05-2025AUD $19,500Category SO
22-05-202529-05-2025AUD $21,111Category IS
14-06-202521-06-2025AUD $17,811Category SU
14-06-202521-06-2025AUD $23,150Category SO
14-06-202521-06-2025AUD $0Category IS
19-06-202526-06-2025AUD $16,664Category SU
19-06-202526-06-2025AUD $22,491Category SO
19-06-202526-06-2025AUD $23,219Category IS
28-06-202505-07-2025AUD $19,601Category SU
28-06-202505-07-2025AUD $26,456Category SO
28-06-202505-07-2025AUD $27,317Category IS
03-07-202510-07-2025AUD $18,303Category SU
03-07-202510-07-2025AUD $23,787Category SO
03-07-202510-07-2025AUD $25,513Category IS
12-07-202519-07-2025AUD $16,664Category SU
12-07-202519-07-2025AUD $22,491Category SO
12-07-202519-07-2025AUD $23,436Category IS
17-07-202524-07-2025AUD $17,726Category SU
17-07-202524-07-2025AUD $23,037Category SO
17-07-202524-07-2025AUD $24,704Category IS
26-07-202502-08-2025AUD $17,281Category SU
26-07-202502-08-2025AUD $22,460Category SO
26-07-202502-08-2025AUD $0Category IS
31-07-202507-08-2025AUD $16,224Category SU
31-07-202507-08-2025AUD $21,897Category SO
31-07-202507-08-2025AUD $22,599Category IS
09-08-202516-08-2025AUD $15,330Category SU
09-08-202516-08-2025AUD $19,923Category SO
09-08-202516-08-2025AUD $21,566Category IS
14-08-202521-08-2025AUD $15,013Category SU
14-08-202521-08-2025AUD $18,760Category SO
14-08-202521-08-2025AUD $21,119Category IS
23-08-202530-08-2025AUD $14,564Category SU
23-08-202530-08-2025AUD $18,200Category SO
23-08-202530-08-2025AUD $20,491Category IS
28-08-202504-09-2025AUD $14,564Category SU
28-08-202504-09-2025AUD $18,200Category SO
28-08-202504-09-2025AUD $20,290Category IS
04-10-202511-10-2025AUD $11,649Category SU
04-10-202511-10-2025AUD $14,560Category SO
04-10-202511-10-2025AUD $16,227Category IS
09-10-202516-10-2025AUD $14,560Category SO
09-10-202516-10-2025AUD $16,227Category IS
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01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $14,560Category SO
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $16,227Category IS
06-11-202513-11-2025AUD $11,977Category SU
06-11-202513-11-2025AUD $14,971Category SO
06-11-202513-11-2025AUD $16,703Category IS
20-11-202527-11-2025AUD $11,649Category SU
20-11-202527-11-2025AUD $14,560Category SO
20-11-202527-11-2025AUD $16,227Category IS
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04-12-202511-12-2025AUD $14,560Category SO
04-12-202511-12-2025AUD $16,227Category IS
13-12-202520-12-2025AUD $14,394Category SU
13-12-202520-12-2025AUD $17,993Category SO
13-12-202520-12-2025AUD $20,080Category IS
01-01-202608-01-2026AUD $18,120Category SU
01-01-202608-01-2026AUD $24,456Category SO
01-01-202608-01-2026AUD $25,266Category IS
10-01-202617-01-2026AUD $17,193Category SU
10-01-202617-01-2026AUD $23,203Category SO
10-01-202617-01-2026AUD $23,970Category IS
15-01-202622-01-2026AUD $17,193Category SU
15-01-202622-01-2026AUD $22,344Category SO
15-01-202622-01-2026AUD $23,970Category IS
24-01-202631-01-2026AUD $16,853Category SU
24-01-202631-01-2026AUD $22,746Category SO
24-01-202631-01-2026AUD $23,499Category IS
29-01-202605-02-2026AUD $17,193Category SU
29-01-202605-02-2026AUD $22,344Category SO
29-01-202605-02-2026AUD $23,970Category IS
07-02-202614-02-2026AUD $18,120Category SU
07-02-202614-02-2026AUD $24,456Category SO
07-02-202614-02-2026AUD $25,266Category IS
12-02-202619-02-2026AUD $17,737Category SU
12-02-202619-02-2026AUD $23,939Category SO
12-02-202619-02-2026AUD $24,729Category IS
21-02-202628-02-2026AUD $19,299Category SU
21-02-202628-02-2026AUD $26,046Category SO
21-02-202628-02-2026AUD $26,893Category IS
26-02-202605-03-2026AUD $16,661Category SU
26-02-202605-03-2026AUD $21,654Category SO
26-02-202605-03-2026AUD $23,241Category IS
07-03-202614-03-2026AUD $19,799Category SU
07-03-202614-03-2026AUD $26,723Category SO
07-03-202614-03-2026AUD $27,593Category IS
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $19,821Category SU
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $26,753Category SO
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $27,644Category IS
26-03-202602-04-2026AUD $18,120Category SU
26-03-202602-04-2026AUD $23,550Category SO
26-03-202602-04-2026AUD $25,266Category IS

Inclusions

    • Experience all Galápagos offers in just over one week, with departures on Saturday and Thursday
    • Snorkel and kayak among colorful fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions, and walk among colonies of wildlife and seabirds unfazed by your presence
    • Maximize your time in the islands with options for exploration every day including hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and more
    • Add a three-night post-expedition extension in Quito, Ecuador
    • Have more time? Take back-to-back voyages and see more of the archipelago—because no single site in Galápagos National Park can be visited by the same ship more than once in two weeks, consecutive voyages call on different islands.
    • With National Geographic Global Explorers, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this fascinating part of the world—from “sneezing” iguanas to giant tortoises

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